Summit Lake Dam And Dike

Summit Lake Dam And Dike is a concrete dam located in Westchester County, New York, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Summit Lake Dam And Dike

The primary purpose of Summit Lake Dam And Dike is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Summit Lake Homeowner Association (shla);victor And Kristine Cannistra (private). It impounds the Tr-w Branch Croton River near Purdy Station.

The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/06/2023.

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Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountyWestchester
Nearest CityPurdy Station
River/StreamTr-w Branch Croton River
Coordinates41.33917, -73.68417

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage19 acre-ft
Max Storage19 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSummit Lake Homeowner Association (SHLA);VICTOR AND KRISTINE CANNISTRA
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY13958
Federal IDNY13958
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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